Chapter 646: The Valley of Time and Space

**Chapter 1: Secret Technique "Three Autumn Leaves"**

By: I Eat Tomatoes

A tall, lean man descended with a smile before Meng Chuan’s cave mansion.

The main gate of the cave mansion opened silently, and Meng Chuan, dressed in white with white hair, stepped out to greet him.

“Brother Dongning, do you know me?” the tall, lean man asked with a chuckle.

“I’ve long heard of the great name of Xiao Jiuqu, Brother Xiao, please come in,” Meng Chuan replied with a smile, stepping aside. He had previously gathered information on Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures, and after his breakthrough, the Eternal Tower had provided even more basic intelligence on all Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures. Meng Chuan had known about Xiao Jiuqu for a long time because he was a close friend, a friend through life and death, of the Red Serpent Star Lord. Any intelligence about the Red Serpent Star Lord invariably mentioned Xiao Jiuqu, and vice-versa.

Meng Chuan and Xiao Jiuqu walked side-by-side into the cave mansion.

In front of the cave mansion’s lake, there were tables and chairs, fine wine, and some fruit, evidently prepared by Meng Chuan before his guest’s arrival.

“Hmm,” Xiao Jiuqu hummed, his nose twitching. “Excellent wine.”

“Have a taste,” Meng Chuan said, sitting down and pouring wine for his guest.

Xiao Jiuqu sat down, looking at the wine before him. “You can probably guess why I’m here,” he began. “I’ve come on behalf of the Hundred Flowers Manor to invite you. As you know, the struggles within the River of Spacetime are incredibly fierce. Without relying on a major power, a lone Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure would simply not qualify to contend for the most prized treasures. The Hundred Flowers Manor is relatively the least troublesome faction, so if you prefer to avoid complications, joining us would be a good choice.”

“I’ve only just learned this today,” Meng Chuan said, nodding as he recalled the vast amount of information he had just seen. “The struggles are indeed fierce.”

Once one becomes a Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure, as long as they originate from a living world, they are practically immortal.

They might fear Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures, worried that angering them would lead to relentless pursuit and immediate assassination upon appearing in the outer void. Therefore, they treat Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures with respect.

But among fellow Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures, who fears whom? For cultivation resources, any means are naturally justified.

“Choosing the Hundred Flowers Manor means the least trouble, yet ample resources,” Xiao Jiuqu said, taking a sip of wine. “Brother Dongning, do give it some serious thought.”

“If I choose the Hundred Flowers Manor, would I be able to visit the ‘Valley of Spacetime’?” Meng Chuan asked.

“The Valley of Spacetime?”

Xiao Jiuqu looked at Meng Chuan in astonishment.

“You should be aware of the Valley of Spacetime’s unique nature,” Xiao Jiuqu stated. “I cannot answer you directly; I’ll have to report this and inquire first.”

“Alright,” Meng Chuan nodded with a smile.

Xiao Jiuqu stayed for only a moment before departing.

Flying away from the star, Xiao Jiuqu cast a distant glance at the cave mansion on the barren little planet, frowning inwardly. “How could this Meng Chuan be so presumptuous? A newly ascended Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure dares to immediately ask to go to the Valley of Spacetime? But since Red Serpent recommended him, I can’t refuse too bluntly. I’ll stall for a few days, then reject him.”

He had no intention of reporting it at all.

Meng Chuan had merely asked casually and didn't expect the Hundred Flowers Manor to agree.

“The Valley of Spacetime,” Meng Chuan mused. He genuinely wanted to go.

To become a Seventh-Tribulation mighty figure, his most promising path, given his current accumulation, was the ‘Chaos Cauldron Rule,’ one of the fundamental rules.

However, comprehending the Chaos Cauldron Rule first required comprehending the complete ‘Spatial Rule.’

While he could purchase the other two volumes of the *Void Atlas* from the Eternal Tower, even with such texts, it was still incredibly difficult to comprehend the complete Spatial Rule. After all, the Spatial Rule represented the strongest among Sixth-Tribulation rules, a single one more powerful than a combination of two or three other Sixth-Tribulation rules, signifying peak Sixth-Tribulation strength.

Although confident, Meng Chuan was well aware of the difficulty in comprehending the Spatial Rule. Naturally, he also desired external aid.

Among the rare treasures that aid cultivation in the void lineage, the foremost was the ‘Void Three-Leaf Flower.’

The Void Three-Leaf Flower only grew in the Valley of Spacetime, appearing erratically. Once born, it would wither completely within a single day. Therefore, it had to be consumed within 24 hours. Consuming the Void Three-Leaf Flower would turn one into a darling of space, granting almost instinctive control over it. This state would last for several years.

During these few years, the efficiency of comprehending the Spatial Rule would be astonishingly high. Its aid in spatial comprehension was far superior to the second-best rare treasure, which was why it was hotly contested by various factions.

“The Void Three-Leaf Flower is a specialty of the Valley of Spacetime,” Meng Chuan mused to himself. “To obtain a Void Three-Leaf Flower, I first need to enter the Valley of Spacetime.”

“City Lord Dongning, our Blood Phoenix Palace wishes to invite you to join us.”

“Brother Dongning, would you be interested in joining our Yellow Robe Academy?”

Subsequently, Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures contacted Meng Chuan one after another through the Eternal Tower.

After all, many powers were still quite short-staffed. With strength in numbers, during the resource struggles in the River of Spacetime, all factions naturally hoped to have more powerful figures on their side. Moreover, Meng Chuan was a Soul-type Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure, capable of having multiple Soul Avatars. His utility was far greater than that of a Physical-type Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure. Thus, even relatively aloof powers like the Blood Phoenix Palace actively extended invitations.

Meng Chuan inquired about what would be required of him and what he would gain from joining each of the invited factions.

He needed to compare what each offered.

In truth, Meng Chuan had become a Soul-type Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure in just over 2,600 years of cultivation. If this news were to spread, the enthusiasm of the invitations and the benefits offered would likely increase dramatically. However, Meng Chuan did not wish to reveal this.

The only ones aware of his cultivation age were the Eternal Eye, the most impartial manager of the Eternal Tower, who would not favor any faction, and the Ancestor of Worlds, the oldest Seventh-Tribulation mighty figure alive today, who naturally wouldn't reveal such information casually.

Because they were incredibly difficult to kill, the top powerhouses of the River of Spacetime dared to do anything.

Even the Myriad Star Heavenly Emperor and the White Bird Pavilion Master, both Half-Step Eighth-Tribulation mighty figures, had several Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures who had completely turned against them. This demonstrated the brutal nature of the struggles.

If his talent were exposed!

While invitations from various parties would greatly increase, he would also be more susceptible to various troubles. Even top mighty figures could harbor ‘jealousy’ and intentionally ruin Meng Chuan’s opportunities. For instance, during the competition for the ‘Void Three-Leaf Flower’ in the Valley of Spacetime, it would be quite normal for them to first conspire to exclude Meng Chuan.

A tall tree catches the wind; a person who excels attracts criticism.

Ultimately, he was only a newly ascended Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure, having only mastered a single lightning rule. His strength was still considered ordinary among Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures, so it was better to remain low-key.

If he were to someday master the complete Spatial Rule, he would possess peak strength among Sixth-Tribulation mighty figures, capable of contending with Half-Step Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures. Only then would it be fine to reveal his full capabilities.

Want to reveal his full capabilities? He first needed the confidence to do so. For now, being low-key was better.

“Brother Dongning, in terms of strength, our Ancestral Witch Realm is second only to the White Bird Pavilion and the Six Directions Heaven,” a purple-robed man enthusiastically stated. His head was covered in gray scales, and two small snakes were coiled around his ears. “When it comes to cultivating physical body techniques, our Ancestral Witch Realm ranks first. Even for Soul-type techniques, we have collected a considerable number.”

“Brother Zuo, I am naturally aware of the Ancestral Witch Realm’s renowned reputation,” Meng Chuan nodded.

The Six Directions Heaven was founded by the Myriad Star Heavenly Emperor, while the White Bird Pavilion was, naturally, the creation of the White Bird Pavilion Master.

These two most brilliant existences were considered relatively young among contemporary Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures.

Before their rise...

It was generally acknowledged that among physical-type Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures, the ‘Ancestral Witch King’ was paramount, and among soul-type Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures, the ‘Ancestor of Worlds’ reigned supreme.

The Ancestral Witch King, having inherited the ‘Witch Lineage’ from an Eternal Being, established the Ancestral Witch Realm. His close-quarters combat strength was once the strongest among physical-type Seventh-Tribulation mighty figures. However, after the rise of the White Bird Pavilion Master and the Myriad Star Heavenly Emperor, he faded into obscurity. After all, those two were Half-Step Eighth-Tribulation mighty figures, exerting a suppression based on their higher tier.

“I’m very interested in the Valley of Spacetime,” Meng Chuan said, looking at the man. “I wonder if there’s any hope of entering? I’ve heard that the Ancestral Witch Realm occupies a significant territory there.”

After all, the Ancestral Witch Realm was once the most formidable and had secured an early advantage, so the territory it occupied was indeed vast.

The Six Directions Heaven and White Bird Pavilion each occupied roughly 30% of the Valley of Spacetime, while the Ancestral Witch Realm held 20%. Other factions held very little.

“The Valley of Spacetime?” the purple-robed man frowned, looking at Meng Chuan. “It’s not impossible, but as you know, time and space are core to cultivation. There are too many who wish to comprehend spatial rules, and all of them desire to enter the Valley of Spacetime. You would first need to join our Ancestral Witch Realm and accumulate merits. Once you’ve accumulated enough, it would naturally be your turn.”

“Alright, I’ll consider it further,” Meng Chuan replied with a faint smile.

“Very well, do consider it carefully. In terms of accumulated foundation, our Ancestral Witch Realm is not far behind the White Bird Pavilion or the Six Directions Heaven,” the purple-robed man said, standing up. “If you were to join the White Bird Pavilion or the Six Directions Heaven, you’d likely just be an insignificant, ordinary member, and wouldn’t receive much attention.”

Meng Chuan said little more, simply seeing his guest off.

The purple-robed man flew away, still quite dissatisfied. He had assumed the allure of the ‘Ancestral Witch Realm’ would be enough to secure a successful invitation.

“He opens his mouth and immediately asks for the Valley of Spacetime? A mere newly ascended Soul-type Sixth-Tribulation mighty figure, and he thinks he’s worthy?” The purple-robed man scoffed with disdain. If not for the merit he’d gain from a successful invitation, he wouldn’t have bothered coming.